Two Bills Drive

‘As it has before this season, however, the defense made some key halftime adjustments. Really, though, what it came down to were a pair of game-changing plays in the fourth quarter.’

‘Regardless of the injuries on defense, and no matter whom the Bills face moving forward, their quarterback gives them a chance. Allen completed 22 of 28 passes for 251 yards and three touchdown passes. He rushed for 81 yards, including the record 40-yard score, on seven carries.’

‘“We needed to make a play,” coach Sean McDermott said. “Bobby (Babich, the Bills defensive coordinator) called a great call, and C.B. was doing what he was asked to do. He made a huge play. To be able to score on it was huge, as well. Just big-time moment in the game.”’

‘The Buffalo Bills’ defense continues to show second-half improvements. After allowing touchdowns to the Cincinnati Bengals on each of their first three drives and allowing the Bengals to start the game 7 of 7 on third down, the Bills’ defense looked to be in peril. But the team was able to get the stops it needed, and then some. Cornerback Christian Benford’s 63-yard pick-six was the start of Joe Burrow’s unraveling, as the Bills logged two interceptions on back-to-back throws by the Cincinnati quarterback. Benford’s touchdown gave the Bills their first lead of the game, then A.J. Epenesa’s interception helped to seal it for the Bills.’